Game 111: Tigers (55-55) at Rays (65-44)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 3, 2008 12:30 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays, Aug 3, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (9-4, 3.36) vs. 
James Shields (9-7, 3.66)
Once again, the Tigers are faced with another Salvage Sunday after losing the first two games of a weekend series. Also at stake is the .500 mark, under which Detroit would fall with a loss - and series sweep - today. Staying within seven games of the White Sox for first place in the AL Central is also a concern, unless you're of the belief that catching the ChiSox is becoming more of a dream each day.
And if anybody can help end a losing streak, it would be Detroit's best starting pitcher this season. Armando Galarraga has won his last two starts, allowing just four runs over 12 1/3 innings, while also regaining the control (three walks during that span) that has made him such an efficient pitcher. However, Galarraga was also the beneficiary of generous run support, as the Tigers scored 15 runs in those two games. Not only have runs not been easy to come by in this series, but that trend seems likely to continue against Tampa's starter today.
James Shields might not boast an impressive record, but he's been victimized by the Rays' inability to consistently score runs this season. (You wouldn't know that, of course, judging by how they've played against the Tigers these past two games.) His change-up makes him just the kind of pitcher that gives Detroit's lineup problems. In two starts against the Tigers last season, Shields went 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA, while striking out 14 in 16 innings.
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Tigers win, Sox lose, then were 5.5, then we sweep Chicago and we’re 2.5. Right back in it.
Realistic? No. But anything can happen, we’ve swept Chicago in the past and we can do it again, and last time we swept Chicago it was right after a disappointing series. Like Ozzy Osbourne says: “You gotta believe in foolish miracles.”
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by Tony K on Aug 3, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
by the way
what an incredibly bizarre pitching line for the Gambler yesterday:
3 1/3 innings, 6 hits, 4 BB, 7 ER, 8 Ks, 109 pitches.
by ThaWalrus9 on Aug 3, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey! Nothing negative! Today’s a new day…
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by Tony K on Aug 3, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leyland
Said Edgar isn’t swinging well. It took this long for him to figure it out.
by ashmark on Aug 3, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
game time? sup t?
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Aug 3, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lynn Henning
Just posted an article written today about how discussed Leyland is at Detroit News.
http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080803/SPORTS0104/808030318
by ashmark on Aug 3, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Article has been pulled. What was the point of the article?
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when does the game start?
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Aug 3, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nvm 1:40 right
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Aug 3, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's your lineups:
Detroit
C. Granderson cf
P. Polanco 2b
C. Guillen 3b
M. Ordonez rf
M. Cabrera 1b
M. Joyce lf
G. Sheffield dh
B. Inge c
R. Santiago ss
Tampa Bay
A. Iwamura 2b
B.J. Upton cf
C. Crawford lf
E. Longoria 3b
C. Pena 1b
C. Floyd dh
D. Navarro c
E. Hinske rf
J. Bartlett ss
No Renteria!
Leyland says he’s just resting him though.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I guess
If we aren’t allowed to say negative things today, no one’s left with anything to say!
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
iyeah that much is true
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Aug 3, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, I was just going to say the bandwagon is awfully empty today..
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AG got through the first
That is a positive.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases were juiced!
That’s a positive.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Aug 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im not killing someone right now
that’s a positive
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Aug 3, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great throw by Cabrera on that.
There’s a positive.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 3, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Armando knocked down that last hit.
Positive.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three left on base so far. Too many….
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by Tony K on Aug 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Joe Maddon is telling his pitchers to load the bases because that’s apparently the only way the Tigers will get themselves out?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 3, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough to come up with a positive response to that, Ian
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the tigers OBP will go up, thats a positive.
by tricks318 on Aug 3, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AG pitching well today
Only one hit so far.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll harsh on the open day thread tomorrow.
:)
Thanks
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That will increase our avg. with RISP!
Positive.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
Cabrera really crushed that one, didn’t he?
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was an extremely hard hit ball!
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it actually, or was that sarcasm? I am stuck with gametracker.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno
I’ve got ESPN gameday and the Rays announcers. They made it sound hard hit.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Galarraga for Tiger of the Year?
I’d be willing to listen to arguments on his behalf.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In a season of underperforming
He is really the only tiger who is overperforming.
by tricks318 on Aug 3, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
L.L. Cool J performed after last night's game?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty cool
I’d say it’s a positive
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's really been on a tear lately
Hitting .310 now.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge hit one out today
Good for him.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you're an xgames type
kid from marquette is driving right now (sarasin) on ABC
by MackAveKurt on Aug 3, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quality Start PLUS
6 innings one hit, no runs. Wasn’t someone just asking when we’d get another dominant start?
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
Does Mags drive in Polly for the third time this game?
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ground rule double saved a triple
That’s a positive
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, .144 against righties for Armando
That’s awesome. That’s 1st in the majors RH vs RH. That’s a Positive.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8th
Who pitches? I think AG is done after this batter.
Bobby Seay?
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definite positive.
Twinkies are up 3-0 through 3, Liriano has come back to this line: 6.0, 3H, 3BB, 5K, 0ER
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has the Farns pitched yet for the Tigs?
by Grant E. on Aug 3, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you.
I’ve been in the process of moving for the last few weeks and haven’t had TV or the interwebs.
by Grant E. on Aug 3, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Sheff has gone back to his old swing
He almost falls over after every big rip
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Disregard above statement
HOME RUN = POSITIVE
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC
Kicking White Sox butt, 10-0, we need this game!!!
by Wingz on Aug 3, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gagggagagaone can't you see woooooooooooooo can't you see why you dont throw gary the fb
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by (TIGS) JIMDALE on Aug 3, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty nice
Getting one back IMMEDIATELY after giving one up.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Optimism..
Pass it on!
(for those who are watching FSND)
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You've Just Been Farnsed!
Get used to it.
by Juskimo on Aug 3, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to believe in the
Tiger Stadium curse
by MSU4LIF on Aug 3, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay!
Now Farnsy’s got ‘em set up for the DP!
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh! I know the bright side!
We might not have to worry about who’s pitching in the ninth!
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You've Just Been Farnsed!
Get used to it.
by Juskimo on Aug 3, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like getting Farnsed
It is a negative.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox are losing...
And the bullpen is pulling shit like this. Way to pick up on the opportunity.
by Grant E. on Aug 3, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to make the following statement (which may be true or a reverse jinx):
The Minnesota Twins are your 2008 AL Central Division champions
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK POSITIVE
and fuck the tournament Walter.
Let Inge pitch, this is bullshit. The bullpen is a pigpen of shit.
by Zappatista on Aug 3, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah, my wife was distracting me - I missed it!
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The key is to make sure the significant other is sleeping during all baseball games
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
she was vacuuming
She asked me a question and I tried the “I’ll get back to you” but she wasn’t taking that.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vacuuming?
During a sporting event? For shame!
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
think jim will bring farnsworthless out again?
by HavocRox on Aug 3, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ya never know seems like jim doesnt want to win these days
by HavocRox on Aug 3, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Seay, save Rodney for if/when we have a lead
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His picture on mlb.com
Looks like Robin Williams.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't believe
favre is going to report
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 3, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well well well
Now THAT’S a positive!
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Miggy C
Is not impressed by your domed structure or its ineffective attempts to contain him.
Do not poke the cat.
by Juskimo on Aug 3, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol, that was awesome
Crawford didnt even move, just watched it go over his head
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's OK
Rodney is coming in to close this one out! Positive!
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why is seay still in there
or is the gameday wrong
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 3, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was out to start
They brought in a pinch hitter, then JL brought in Rodney
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
better to walk him
Than give up an extra base hit.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did bartlett hurt his hand or something
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 3, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit in the finger on the pitch.
Replaced by Riggins, who was hit right in the chest on his first pitch.
by Grant E. on Aug 3, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's TB's last bench player
If it goes to 11, it’s going to be interesting.
The batter got hurt.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bartlett got hurt
They put in Riggins
and he got hit on the next pitch
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two on, no one out
The positive? Set up for a triple play!
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's another positive
Jones isn’t on the mound!
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uhm, at this point I almost would welcome him back..
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodney's strategy...
Tampa might score the tying run this inning, but they won’t have any healthy remaining position players for the 11th.
by Grant E. on Aug 3, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
They’ll have a catcher playing the field.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is up...
2nd and 3rd with 1 down? Gametracker went out.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go
Now, the double play is in play.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Walked em loaded after having him set up for a K
There is nothing positive about that.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See above
DP is in play! Positive.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crawford, then Longoria if necessary.
Yikes.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Rodney hasn't given up a hit
That’s a positive
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
But I think I just snapped
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF is Renteria doing out therE?!@#$!~@?#!@#
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rodney just looks scared out there
He takes forever between pitches, too.
He had a closer’s mentality a couple years ago, but not anymore.
by MSU4LIF on Aug 3, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Rodney as closer experiment has to be over
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two walks, a hit batsmen, and only one hit so far.
I would say so.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened? Another "infield single" that should have been an out?
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2 on Pena
1 more K would be extra positive
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or
Good thing there’s an off day tomorrow and an open thread – We don’t have to be positive there.
by pfuhrmeister on Aug 3, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incredible
Who does Leyland announce has the new closer on Monday – Seay?
by MSU4LIF on Aug 3, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would love it.
At least he throwing fucking strikes.
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 3, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as bobby ross would say
ABANDON SHIP
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 3, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Over Man
game over… and so is Rodney’s closing career
by Tigsfan on Aug 3, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would agree.
He hitched his wagon to this train and it’s taken he and the team to new places of despair.
My wife wondered why Galarragga looked like he was about to cry after the seventh. This would be the reason.
by skoneyhill on Aug 3, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mud Hens
Send some of these pitchers down and get us some youth. Most of these guys are not getting it done.
by ashmark on Aug 3, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only brightside
is that this has to be the bottom. if not well, i hate baseball too
by dettigionswings'stons on Aug 3, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starter gave up 1 run through 7. Bullpen gave up 5 in 2 and 2/3.
Completely unforgivable. Someone has to go.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would almost love to see JL's postgame...
but I am not that masochistic.
by rook34 on Aug 3, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bull pen
I think the Tigers need to forget about this season,the 1st thing they need to do is FIRE THE PITCHING COACH then get rid of the rest of their relievers who for lack of a better word SUCK,I do not know if this is the fault of the pitching coach or not but the tigers bull pen has sucked for as long as I can remember,not since their glory days of 84 have the tigers possessed anything remotely close to a decent bullpen,and I am to the point where I would take an ok bull pen as opposed to this this I do not even know what to call their pen now
they just plain SUCK!!!!!!!I have given up on the tigers doing anything this year I for one am glad Pudge got out of detroit I wish him the best and hope he helps the yankees beat the boston cry babies!!!!!!
by STEVIEYz1 on Aug 3, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pigpen of Shit
as in, “They are going to the POS.”
What a freaking joke.
by Zappatista on Aug 3, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodney, etc.
The Tigers have wasted way too much time and energy on this guy. He’ll never get it. He never seems to give a shit about what is going on. He couldn’t find water if he fell out of a boat. He almost makes me want Ol’ Blownsy back.
Basically, the entire bullpen is one giant pile of steaming shit, sans Bobby Seay. Dump all these underperfoming jackasses and call up some kids. Fire that KNOW-NOTHING-IDIOT Chuck Hernandez. Fire them all. Leyland, too.
GAH THIS TEAM MAKES ME SO ANGRY
by longview on Aug 3, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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